- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Charlotte
Charlotte Schafer is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Virginia with eight years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, anger, and life changes. She also supports those navigating trauma, grief, sleep and eating concerns, relationship strain, career questions, bipolar and depression issues.
She trained with a Bachelor of Science in Christian counseling and a Master of Arts in professional counseling from Liberty University. Her residency was at Counseling Alliance of Virginia in Charlottesville, where she worked for three years before opening a small private practice. She works with adults of different ages and can include faith-based perspectives when it fits the person’s goals.
Her style mixes practical skills and listening. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Dialectical behavior ideas are used for learning emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness exercises help people notice thoughts and make values-based choices.
Sessions aim to teach concrete skills that reduce angry reactions and build clearer communication. She often focuses on impulse control, attachment concerns, and patterns that keep resentment or rage cycling. For people who want it, she can include Christian-informed discussion alongside therapeutic tools.
If someone wants to try work with her they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a cancel-anytime subscription model; confirm current session options before booking.
How her therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or conflicted about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that fuel angry reactions, then practicing alternatives to reduce flare-ups. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when frustration and impulsivity are present.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with the person to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, symptoms, and personal preferences. That means trying skills, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them explicitly. Many people find online sessions fit into their routines by making it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter hour for focused practice. Online work also lets therapists and clients use shared screens for worksheets and skill exercises, and it can make regular practice between sessions easier to maintain.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps people who lose their temper with close others, struggle with built-up resentment, or feel frustrated at work. Anger is listed alongside related concerns like impulsivity and attachment issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, ACT, client-centered work, and mindfulness. Sessions combine skills practice with reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience. Her background includes a residency at Counseling Alliance of Virginia and running a small practice afterward.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Virginia. Her degrees include a B.S. in Christian counseling and an M.A. in professional counseling.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Please check the platform listing for the exact session types offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The exact price should be confirmed during signing up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial appointment steps.